March 25th, 2015

As attention increases around the world, and at Swarthmore, for divestment from fossil fuels, last month's event generated proposals in six critical areas for the College community's consideration and action. More

March 6th, 2015

In his new book, Putnam says instead of talking about inequality of wealth or income among adults, we ought to focus on inequalities in all of the ways children accumulate — or never touch — opportunity. More

February 11th, 2015

"Liberal arts education ... has a unique ability to anticipate change and prepare individuals for thoughtful, purposeful and effective engagement in the world,” Quigley says. "At its best, this education stirs a passion for life-long learning, encourages discernment and judgment, offers a global perspective, and fosters the motivation to make a difference." More

January 28th, 2015

"We made it more accessible for all applicants," says Vice President of Admissions Jim Bock '90, noting a concern for reaching students from lower-income families who may not be able to afford the application fee. More

January 27th, 2015

Page, director of a biomedical research institute, says at Swarthmore, he became enthralled with the life of academics: "I found that exhilarating. I felt like I had stepped into a parallel universe, a world of ideas." More